[jbsides]

I agree, Stan, CA is about the worst UNLESS you are a AAA member, with access to a more 'cooperative' person behind the counter. AAA does virtually any DMV function! I have owned a number of '69's and, when problems arise with fees, prior ownerships, etc., I have noticed the 'better' AAA DMV specialists can bring up ALL kinds of data. I wound up facing an older, very knowledgeable gal at AAA's Long Beach office, and it was amazing what she was pulling up. The info is available, you might just need the right help. One thing to note, though, is all the cars I have had the success with have been original, CA cars. But who knows...